Metallic feed-box.



H. M. THAYER.

METALLIC FEED BOX.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 21, 1909.

Patent-ed Sept. 14, 1915.

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APPLICATION FILED JULY 27, 1909.

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METAL-mo FEED-BOX.

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Be it kno'wn tlrat I, HARRY M. THAYER, a'citizen of the-United States, residing at Woodhull, in thecounty of Henry and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in lvl etal lic Feed- Boxes, of which the followingis a specificationi I The present invention rel-ates more particularly to feed boxes of the character disclosed in my former Patents Nos. 820,07 5,

Ma e, 1906, 839,905, Jan. 1 1907, aa1d 846,067, Mar. 5, 1907. 1

One of the principal objects ofthe present invention is to provide a structure, which is exceedingly simple in itsrna-keup', and employs a dumping feed box or receptacle that may be readily turned to discharge the contents, and when properly set up, will effectively maintain its latter position..

A further object is to provide a supporting structure for the feed box, which is comparatively inexpensive to manufacture, and is at the same time strong, rigid and durable.

Still another and important object is to provide a feed box that will withstand hard use, and will not become misshapen by animals getting their front feet into the same.

An additional object is to provide in combination with the above, a guard rail that will prevent animals getting into the box.

The preferred form of construction is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein :-Figure 1 is a perspective view of the feed box. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view therethrough. Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view of the feed receptacle. Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view showing one corner of the supporting frame with portions broken away. Fig. 6 is a detail perspective view of a portion of the feed receptacle.

Similar reference numerals designate corresponding parts in all the figures of the drawings.

In the embodiment disclosed, a supporting frame is employed, comprising four standards 7, preferably constructed of angle iron and having their lower ends outturned to provide fastening feet 8. Corresponding end standards are connected at their upper ends by upper transverse frame bars 9 of angle iron, and lower transverse bearing bars 10 also of angle iron, these latter bars Specification of Letters Patent. Patent- 5d Sept, 14 1915.

Application fiie'd m 27,1909, 1 Serial No; 509,889.

constituting supporting members, as hereinafter explained. By referring particularly to Fig- 5, it will be obvious that each standard 7 has its upper end cut to provide leaves 11 that are folded over each other, and are perforated, as illustrated at 12 to receive the fastening rivets o'r bolts for the frame bars. Side frame bars 13 of angle iron connect the corresponding side standards 7. The standards and the various frame bars are reinforced by stifieni'ng braces lriveted orotherwise secured thereto. Arranged within the oblong frame thus produced, is the feed box or receptacle 15 that is of sheet metal having side walls 16, end walls 17 and bottom 18. The bottom stiffened or reinforced by an angle bar 19 riveted or otherwise secured longitudinally to the under side of the same at one side of the center, as will be evident by reference to Fig. 4C. The ends of this reinforcing bar 19 project beyond the ends of the receptacle, and are bent to form round gudgeons 20 that are journaled in openings 21 formed in the end supporting bars 10 of the frame. The gudgeons are passed through reinforcing strips 21 secured to the end walls 17 of the receptacle or trough. The upper margins of the receptacle are reinforced by angle bars 22. Certain of the flanges of these bars are riveted to said margins, the other flanges outstanding from the receptacle. The flange 23 of the reinforcing bar 22 that is carried by the heavier side of the feed receptacle or trough, is adapted to rest upon the adjacent side bar 13 of the frame, as illustrated in dotted lines in Fig. 3, while the opposite reinforcing bar 22 is clear of the opposite side bar 18. A latch 24 is pivoted on this latter bar, and is arranged to engage beneath the outstanding flange 25 of the latter reinforcing bar, so that the feed trough may be securely locked against turning.

In order to prevent animals getting into the feed trough, a guard rail 26 is disposed longitudinally over the central portion thereof, and is preferably V-shaped in cross section. his guard rail is supported by substantially V-shaped brackets 27 secured to the ends thereof, and fastened as illustrated at 28 upon the end frame bars 9.

From the above, it will be evident that this structure is exceedingly strong to withstand the rough usage to which it is liable to be subjected, and at the same time, it can be cheaply produced. The receptacle can be readily dumped, but when in upright position, the heavier side Will maintain the outstanding flange 23 upon the frame bar 13, these two constituting abutment stops for limiting the swinging movement of the receptacle. effectively reinforced by the angle bar 19, so that the trough will not be bentout of shape by a heavy animal getting its front feet therein. At the same time, this reinforcing bar performs a double function in that its projecting portions constitute gudgeons that form the pivotal mounting for the trough or receptacle. 7

1 From the foregoing, it is thought the con-V struction, operation and many advantages of the herein described vinvention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without further description, and it will be understoodthat various changes in the size, shape, proportion and minor details of construc- The bottom of the receptacle is I tion, may be resorted to Without departing from the'spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention. 1 7 Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire'to secure by Letters Patent, is

An provement in metallic feed boxes comprising an open metallic framework pro-' vided with end portions having, bearings therein, a tilting sheet metal receptacle arranged within the framework, and a reinforcing angle bar 7 mounted longitudinally upon the bottom ofthe receptaclefandprovided with integral terminal gudgeonsjournaled in said bearings.- V V In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature in the presence of'two witnesses.

' HARRY THAYER.

Witnesses:

GEORGE E. SWANSON, AXEL A. Srnrnnns,

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